Peitschen Translations, meanings and synonyms

"Peitschen" is used as verb with the meaning of "to whip", "to lash" or "to flog".

Essential properties of "peitschen"

Its most important properties are:

Properties

  • Infinitive: peitschen
  • Simple past: peitschte
  • Participle: gepeitscht

See full conjugation of peitschen

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Note: These properties are not absolute. A transitive verb can be used intransitively and vice versa depending on context, and many verbs can be used reflexively even though they are not primarily reflexive.

Meanings of "peitschen" + more translations, synonyms and antonyms

It has the meanings and uses detailed below:

1.) "To strike with a whip"

📝 Some usage examples:
  1. Der Reiter peitscht das Pferd, um es schneller zu machen.The rider whips the horse to make it go faster.
  2. Der Wind peitscht den Regen gegen die Fenster.The wind lashes the rain against the windows.
  3. Er peitschte die Luft mit dem Stock.He whipped the air with the stick.

2.) "To move rapidly (wind/water)"

📝 Some usage examples:
  1. Der Sturm peitscht die Wellen gegen die Küste.The storm lashes the waves against the coast.
  2. Der Wind peitschte die Blätter durch die Luft.The wind whipped the leaves through the air.
  3. Der Regen peitscht gegen die Scheiben.The rain lashes against the panes.
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